OT - I'm bored, Part Pangos & Bell!

[Winged_Wheel88]

As I read it, the rule prohibits catchers from getting in the baseline without the ball, and runners from exiting the baseline to make contact with the catcher.

Catchers, though lightly padded, are at greater risk in these collisions in general, though. They are often in a more awkward and less athletic position because they have to field the ball prior to administering the tag, and are starting at a standstill in contrast to the runner who is moving at full speed. This means most of the energy of the collision is being transferred to the catcher, which puts him at a greater injury risk than the base runner.

This rule is fine with me. Most of the time, a good slide is a more effective method of reaching home safely than colliding with the catcher anyway, and it prevents the catcher from interfering with the baserunner without the ball, which was always illegal at every other base anyway.

IF that's what the rule says, then I'm fine with it. Though the way it's worded has a lot of people scratching their heads.

 

[Darkstone42]

Your scenario sounds to me like the runner has no chance to score whatsoever. If the catcher has the ball and is in the basepath and the runner cannot exit the basepath, where is the runner supposed to go? The plate is behind the catcher - and the catcher is in the way.

If you mean if he doesnt want to get hit then he should give up the run - then I dont agree with that

And if you are suggesting the runner slow down and get tagged for the out, I don't agree with that.

The baseline is actually fairly wide, so he could try to get around the catcher. His best odds, though, are to get in a rundown, whether or not he is allowed to collide with the catcher. Especially if there are other runners on base, who he can at least advance during the rundown. If the catcher is waiting for the baserunner at home plate with the ball, though, I think it is wholly unfair to the catcher to have to deal with a collision.

 

[Comeds]

Your scenario sounds to me like the runner has no chance to score whatsoever. If the catcher has the ball and is in the basepath and the runner cannot exit the basepath, where is the runner supposed to go? The plate is behind the catcher - and the catcher is in the way.

If you mean if he doesnt want to get hit then he should give up the run - then I dont agree with that

And if you are suggesting the runner slow down and get tagged for the out, I don't agree with that.

I dont know the answer. Maybe change the rule so if the catcher has the ball and gets plowed into and drops it then the runner is out anyway. That way there is no incentive to nail the catcher.

 

[dash]

The umpires should use the "in the neighbo(ur)hood" rule like they do at second base. If the catcher has the ball and he's "in the neighbo(ur)hood" of home plate, the runner is out.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

The umpires should use the "in the neighbo(ur)hood" rule like they do at second base. If the catcher has the ball and he's "in the neighbo(ur)hood" of home plate, the runner is out.

I hate that "rule" at second base. The fielder should have to touch the bag. It makes me cringe every time the fielder "glides over" the bag.

 

[Comeds]

I hate that "rule" at second base. The fielder should have to touch the bag. It makes me cringe every time the fielder "glides over" the bag.

I agree

 

[forty_three]

Kids today. Sheesh.

 

[puckhead]

they should just sue the beer league mixed slo-pitch rule.
runner has to cross the line extending behind the plate (where first base line would extend) before catcher (with his foot on the plate) catches the ball.

safety ribbons for everyone!!

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

I agree

We have found common ground! That, and Fuck the Yankees!

 

[pixburgher66]

Tomorrow, 2pm, CalU of PA...this lady is proposing for her thesis research. BE THERE. OR BE SQUARE. Actually, it's best you don't show up unless you're an insomniac that needs a way to be put to sleep.

 

[dash]

Tomorrow, 2pm, CalU of PA...this lady is proposing for her thesis research. BE THERE. OR BE SQUARE. Actually, it's best you don't show up unless you're an insomniac that needs a way to be put to sleep.

Best of luck, pix.

/Also, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Comeds]

Tomorrow, 2pm, CalU of PA...this lady is proposing for her thesis research. BE THERE. OR BE SQUARE. Actually, it's best you don't show up unless you're an insomniac that needs a way to be put to sleep.

Youre proposing to him? How modern! Good luck, hope he says yes! Will it be a June wedding? I know a great PM Dawn cover band if you want to book me, I mean them.
I would make it tomorrow but I am busy taking a readin comprehension improvement course.

 

[pixburgher66]

Youre proposing to him? How modern! Good luck, hope he says yes! Will it be a June wedding? I know a great PM Dawn cover band if you want to book me, I mean them.
I would make it tomorrow but I am busy taking a readin comprehension improvement course.

He's been doddling, ladies' gotta do what a ladies' gotta do. Have fun and do good in that coarse!

 

[Comeds]

Oh great the banner ads I keep getting are one for a Melissa Etheridge and one telling me I can date men over 50. I'm starting to doubt myself.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Oh great the banner ads I keep getting are one for a Melissa Etheridge and one telling me I can date men over 50. I'm starting to doubt myself.

That's your mind becoming more open!

 

[elocomotive]

That's your mind becoming more open!

Not to be the grammar police, but you spelled anus wrong.


Self-imposed:




By the way, hey, WW! What up!

 

[dare2be]

I've got banner ads about Siemens, so I know what you're going through, Comeds.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Not to be the grammar police, but you spelled anus wrong.


Self-imposed:




By the way, hey, WW! What up!

Same old, same old.

 

[pixburgher66]

Don't worry guys, they (pologamy, ftw) said yes! Woot! Onto the next hurdle...getting IRB to say yes.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]